CAMBRA: Best Practices in Dental Caries Management

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1 Earn 3 CE credits This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants. CAMBRA: Best Practices in Dental Caries Management A Peer-Reviewed Publication Written by Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH Abstract The current approach to dental caries focuses on modifying and correcting factors to favor oral health. Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an evidence-based approach to preventing or treating dental caries at the earliest stages. Caries protective factors are biologic or therapeutic measures that can be used to prevent or arrest the pathologic challenges posed by the caries risk factors. Best practices dictate that once the clinician has identified the patient s caries risk (low, moderate, high or extreme), a therapeutic and/or preventive plan should be implemented. Motivating patients to adhere to recommendations from their dental professionals is also an important aspect in achieving successful outcomes in caries management. Along with fluoride, new products are available to assist clinicians with noninvasive management strategies. Learning Objectives The overall goal of this course is to provide the reader with information on CAMBRA and dental caries management. On completion of this course the reader will be able to do the following: 1. Analyze the principles of caries management by risk assessment. 2. Recognize the value of performing a caries risk assessment on patients. 3. Describe and differentiate between clinical protocols used to manage dental caries. 4. Identify dental products available for patient interventions using CAMBRA principles. Author Profile Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH Michelle Hurlbutt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry where she teaches pharmacology and nutrition courses. She is also the Director of Loma Linda University s online BSDH degree completion program, where she teaches research and cariology courses. Michelle is the co-chair of the Western CAMBRA Coalition. Author Disclosure Michelle Hurlbutt does not have a leadership position or a commercial interest with Ivoclar Vivadent, the commercial supporter of this course, or with products and services discussed in this educational activity Publication date: August 2011 Expiration date: July 2014 PennWell designates this activity for 3 Continuing Educational Credits This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists and assistants, from novice to skilled. Educational Methods: This course is a self-instructional journal and web activity. Provider Disclosure: Pennwell does not have a leadership position or a commercial interest in any products or services discussed or shared in this educational activity nor with the commercial supporter. No manufacturer or third party has had any input into the development of course content. Requirements for Successful Completion: To obtain 3 CE credits for this educational activity you must pay the required fee, review the material, complete the course evaluation and obtain a score of at least 70%. Go Green, Go Online to take your course This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant. CE Planner Disclosure: Michelle Fox, CE Coordinator does not have a leadership or commercial interest with Ivoclar Vivadent, the commercial supporter, or with products or services discussed in this educational activity. Educational Disclaimer: Completing a single continuing education course does not provide enough information to result in the participant being an expert in the field related to the course topic. It is a combination of many educational courses and clinical experience that allows the participant to develop skills and expertise. Registration: The cost of this CE course is $59.00 for 3 CE credits. Cancellation/Refund Policy: Any participant who is not 100% satisfied with this course can request a full refund by contacting PennWell in writing.

2 Educational Objectives The overall goal of this course is to provide the reader with information on CAMBRA and dental caries management. On completion of this course the reader will be able to do the following: 1. Analyze the principles of caries management by risk assessment. 2. Recognize the value of performing a caries risk assessment on patients. 3. Describe and differentiate between clinical protocols used to manage dental caries. 4. Identify dental products available for patient interventions using CAMBRA principles. Abstract The current approach to dental caries focuses on modifying and correcting factors to favor oral health. Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an evidence-based approach to preventing or treating dental caries at the earliest stages. Caries protective factors are biologic or therapeutic measures that can be used to prevent or arrest the pathologic challenges posed by the caries risk factors. Best practices dictate that once the clinician has identified the patient s caries risk (low, moderate, high or extreme), a therapeutic and/or preventive plan should be implemented. Motivating patients to adhere to recommendations from their dental professionals is also an important aspect in achieving successful outcomes in caries management. Along with fluoride, new products are available to assist clinicians with noninvasive management strategies. Introduction Dental caries is the most common oral disease seen in dentistry despite advancements in science, and continues to be a worldwide health concern. 1 According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey ( ), dental caries continues to affect a large number of Americans in all age groups, with carious lesions in primary teeth increasing among children aged 2-5 years. 2 This survey revealed that 42% of children aged 2-11 have had carious lesions in their primary teeth and 21% of children aged 6-11 have had carious lesions in their permanent dentition. Approximately 59% of adolescents aged have experienced dental caries, and by adulthood (aged ) well over 92% of those surveyed have experienced dental caries in their permanent dentition. This suggests that the population of individuals susceptible to carious lesions and dental caries continues to expand with increased age. The management of this disease continues to be a challenge and requires dental professionals to acknowledge that simply removing or restoring the carious lesion will not change the unhealthy plaque biofilm that contributes to this disease state. Historically, dentistry has approached dental caries disease management through a surgical-restorative approach that can lead to several lifetime replacement procedures, resulting in an increased restoration size or more invasive procedures over time. It is estimated that 71% of all restorative treatments are performed on previously restored teeth, with recurrent carious lesions as a predominant cause. 3 This demonstrates that although the carious lesion was repaired, the dental caries disease was not fully treated, because the actual cause and risk factors were not adequately resolved. Current science has determined that the key to dental caries treatment and disease prevention lies with modifying and correcting the complex dental biofilm and transforming oral factors to favor health. 4-6 This can be accomplished through a best-practices approach that decreases caries risk factors, increases caries protective factors and is the basis for caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA). The CAMBRA philosophy was first introduced nearly a decade ago when an unofficial group called the Western CAMBRA Coalition was formed that included stakeholders from education, research, industry, governmental agencies and private practitioners based in the western region of the United States. 7 A consensus conference was held that same year, resulting in two entire issues of the Journal of the California Dental Association (February and March 2003) dedicated to the scientific literature on CAMBRA. Sharing of information among dental schools quickly led to all Western dental schools teaching the principles of CAMBRA. In 2007, another two issues of the Journal of the California Dental Association (October and November 2007) were devoted to the clinical implementation of CAMBRA, including clinical practice protocols. All four issues can be accessed by the public and downloaded, without charge, at As the CAMBRA philosophy grew in popularity, a Central CAMBRA Coalition and an Eastern CAMBRA Coalition were formed, and together with the Western CAMBRA Coalition they served as a catalyst to establish a Cariology Section within the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and to have the core principles of CAMBRA adopted as official policy in dental education. CAMBRA Principles Caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) is an evidence-based approach to preventing or treating the cause of dental caries at the earliest stages rather than waiting for irreversible damage to the teeth. This philosophy requires an understanding that dental caries is an infectious bacterial biofilm disease that is expressed in a predominantly pathologic oral environment. 8 Science suggests this disease is the consequence of a shift in the homeostatic balance of the resident microflora due to a change in local environmental conditions (such as ph) that favor the growth of cariogenic pathogens Although acid-generating bacteria present in plaque biofilm are often considered the etiologic agents, dental caries is multifactorial since it is also influenced by lifestyle and host factors. 6 In the simplest of descriptions, dental caries disease is a result of these acid-producing bacteria feeding on 2

3 fermentable carbohydrates and producing acid by-products that are capable of dissolving the carbonated hydroxyapatite mineral of the tooth surface, forming a carious lesion. The caries process is dependent upon the interaction of protective and pathologic factors in saliva and plaque biofilm as well as the balance between the cariogenic and noncariogenic microbial populations that reside in saliva. Caries Risk Assessment At the heart of the CAMBRA philosophy of care is the assessment of each patient for his or her unique individual disease indicators, risk factors and protective factors to determine current and future dental caries disease. 11,12 Caries risk assessment (CRA) is a critical component of dental caries management and should be considered a standard of care and included as part of the dental examination. It is essential in decision making to guide the clinician in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment recommendations for the patient. Using a risk assessment provides for better costeffectiveness and greater success in treatment compared with the more traditional approach of applying identical treatments to all patients, independent of their risk. 13 There are a variety of caries risk assessment forms available from professional associations and industry publications to assist clinicians in determining a patient s risk. The American Dental Association developed two forms that determine low, moderate or high risk: one for patients 0-6 years old, and one for patients older than six years. These can be downloaded for free from the ADA website. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry has developed two forms that determine low, moderate or high risk: one for children 0-5 years old, and one for children older than five years. These forms can be downloaded from the AAPD website. Two CRA forms have been published in the Journal of the California Dental Association and determine low, moderate, high and extreme risk: one for patients aged 0-5 years, and one for patients age six through adulthood. These forms can be downloaded from the CDA Foundation website. The CDA forms are validated risk assessment instruments using a large cohort of patients and revealing statistically significant odds ratios relating to the future onset of cavitation. 14 While all of these forms differ in their risk factors, disease indicators and protective factors, they all agree that the strongest predictor of future dental caries disease is the dental caries experience, such as carious lesions or new restorations within the last three years. The AAPD and CDA forms require saliva testing to determine cariogenic bacteria levels. All available CRA forms weigh the disease indicators, risk factors and protective factors to some degree, evaluating the balance or imbalance that exists on a case-by-case basis for each patient (Table 1). Reassessment of the patient s risk for dental caries is considered best practices and should occur 3 to 12 after the initial caries risk assessment, with the interval of time depending on the risk level of the patient. Caries Balance Concept The Caries Balance/Imbalance model was created to represent the multifactorial nature of dental caries disease and to emphasize the balance between pathological and protective factors in the caries process. 11,12 If pathological factors outweigh protective factors, the caries disease process progresses. This is a dynamic and delicate balance, tipping either way several times a day. Progression or reversal of caries disease is determined by the imbalance/ balance between disease indicators and risk factors on one side and the competing protective factors on the opposite. Disease Indicators Caries disease indicators are described as physical signs of the presence of current dental caries disease or past dental caries disease history and activity. These indicators do not speak to what initially caused the disease or how to treat the disease once it is present, but rather serve as strong predictors of dental caries continuing unless therapeutic intervention is implemented. 15 The Caries Imbalance model uses the acronym WREC (pronounced wreck ) to describe the following four disease indicators: White spots visible on smooth surfaces Restorations placed in the last three years as a result of caries activity Enamel approximal lesions (confined to enamel only) visible on dental radiographs Cavitation of carious lesions showing radiographic penetration into the dentin Patient Examination These findings are obtained from the patient interview and clinical examination. The CAMBRA philosophy advocates the detection of the carious lesion at the earliest possible stage so the process can be reversed or arrested before cavitation and subsequent restoration is needed. Thus, the accurate detection and diagnosis of noncavitated carious lesions are high priorities. The most commonly used method for detecting carious lesions is visual-tactile inspection. This type of examination is not without its limitations, as research has demonstrated a high ability of clinicians to correctly identify sound tooth surface sites but a low ability to correctly identify carious lesion sites, especially sites demonstrating early stages of caries activity. 16,17 This could lead to a higher rate of surgical treatment than what is really necessary. In addition, the technique of using a sharp dental explorer pushed into the pits and fissures of the tooth surface to check for stickiness is controversial, as the potential to cause an opening (cavitation) in the enamel surface is high, thus allowing for the penetration of pathologic bacteria. It has been suggested that a more appropriate use of the dental explorer is to use it to remove plaque from the examination area and to determine surface roughness of noncavitated lesions by gently moving the explorer across the tooth surface. 18 Bitewing radiographs 3

4 are the current standard for examination of the approximal surfaces, used because these surfaces cannot be accessed for assessment using direct visual or tactile methods. However, one of the important caveats in using radiographs for lesion detection is the fact that a radiograph will not give information about lesion activity. If a lesion is small and not progressing, depending on the situation, there may not be clinical value in restoring the lesion. Traditional radiographic images also tend to underestimate the actual lesion depth and cannot accurately identify early enamel carious lesions. 19 Some clinicians are starting to use temporary elastic tooth separation to visually confirm the status of the approximal lesion in question. In contrast to the usefulness of the bitewing radiograph on the approximal surface, it is not very helpful in detecting early occlusal lesions because of the superimposition of multiple enamel surfaces. It is important to remember that caries lesion detection is site specific requiring different methodologies. Dental Caries Detection and Diagnostic Technology In response to these restrictions in detection and diagnosis of dental caries disease, new technologies have been developed. Digital radiography has been shown to provide Table 1. Caries Risk Assessment Form Children Age 6 and Over/Adults Patient Name: Chart #: Date: Assessment Date: Is this (please circle) base line or recall Disease Indicators (Any one signifies likely High Risk and to do a bacteria test**) Visible cavities or radiographic penetration of the dentin Radiographic approximal enamel lesions (not in dentin) White spots on smooth surfaces Restorations last 3 years = CIRCLE = CIRCLE = CIRCLE Risk Factors (Biological predisposing factors) MS and LB both medium or high (by culture**) Visible heavy plaque on teeth Frequent snack (> 3x daily between meals) Deep pits and fissures Recreational drug use Inadequate saliva flow by observation or measurement (**If measured, note the flow rate below) Saliva reducing factors (medications/radiation/systemic) Exposed roots Orthodontic appliances Protective Factors Lives/work/school fluoridated community Fluoride toothpaste at least once daily Fluoride toothpaste at least 2x daily Fluoride mouthrinse (0.05% NaF) daily 5,000 ppm F fluoride toothpaste daily Fluoride varnish in last 6 Office F topical in last 6 Chlorhexidine prescribed/used one week each of last 6 Xylitol gum/lozenges 4x daily last 6 Calcium and phosphate paste during last 6 Adequate saliva flow (> 1 ml/min stimulated) **Bacteria/Saliva Test Results: MS: LB: Flow Rate: ml/min. Date: VISUALIZE CARIES BALANCE (Use circled indicators/factors above) (EXTREME RISK = HIGH RISK + SEVERE SALIVARY GLAND HYPOFUNCTION) CARIES RISK ASSESSMENT (CIRCLE): EXTREME HIGH MODERATE LOW Doctor signature/#: Date: From: Featherstone JD, Domejean-Orliaguet S, Jenson L, Wolff M, Young DA. Caries risk assessment in practice for age 6 through adult. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2007;35(10): Reprinted with permission from the California Dental Association. 4

5 a slight but not statistically significant advantage in lesion detection compared with traditional film radiography. 20,21 Noninvasive, non-radiation, light-emitting technologies have been developed that are designed to serve as adjuncts to the traditional visual-tactile methods of detection. Some of these technologies include fiber-optic transillumination (FOTI and DIFOTI), electronic caries monitor, quantitative light-induced fluorescence, diode laser fluorescence, and LED light reflectance and refraction. While many of these technologies tout higher precision in carious lesion detection than traditional visual-tactile and radiographic means, it is important for clinicians to not rely solely on these modalities and to continue to use their clinical experience and judgment in their diagnosis. 22 Despite advances, the reliable and reproducible detection of carious lesions by clinical examination continues to be a challenge for both clinicians and researchers. In response to the lack of a universally accepted carious lesion detection system, a group of cariologists and epidemiologists created the International Caries Detection Assessment System (ICDAS) in 2002 in Scotland. 23 This visual system was developed as a detection system for occlusal carious lesions, with a two-digit coding system: The first digit (0-9) identifies the tooth status, and the second digit (0-6) describes the severity of the carious lesion (Table 2). ICDAS has been shown to be a valid system for describing and measuring different degrees of severity of carious lesions as well as having a significant correlation between lesion depth and histological examination The examination protocol requires plaque to be removed from tooth surfaces prior to inspection, which can be accomplished using a toothbrush or a prophy cup/brush. Initially the tooth is assessed wet and then dried for approximately five seconds. To confirm visual detection, a ball-end probe rather than a sharp explorer may be used gently across the surface to confirm the loss of surface integrity. Risk Factors Caries risk factors are described as biological reasons that cause or promote current or future caries disease. Risk factors traditionally have been associated with the etiology of disease. Due to their pathologic nature, risk factors can also serve as an explanation of what could be corrected in order to improve the imbalance that exists when disease is present. 15 The CAMBRA philosophy identifies nine risk factors (Table 1) that are outcome measures of the risk for current or future caries disease, and each of these is supported with research. 12,14 The Caries Imbalance model uses the acronym BAD to describe three risk factors that are supported in the literature as causative for dental caries: Bad bacteria, meaning acidogenic, aciduric or cariogenic bacteria Absence of saliva, meaning hyposalivation or salivary hypofunction Destructive lifestyle habits that contribute to caries disease, such as frequent ingestion of fermentable carbohydrates, and poor oral hygiene (self care) Bacteria Not all oral bacteria are pathologic, but when large numbers of cariogenic bacteria reside in plaque biofilm and adhere to the tooth surface, ingested sugars from fermentable carbohydrates are converted to weak organic acids that will cause demineralization of the hydroxyapatite structure. Since dental caries disease is bacteria-driven and because carious lesions are late-stage symptoms of the disease, the evaluation of microbiological findings would assist clinicians in implementing early interventions to help prevent or arrest the disease. Contemporary studies have shown a distinct difference between the microflora of healthy, caries-free individuals compared to the microflora of those with dental caries. 27,28 Although mutans streptococci (MS) are part of the normal oral flora, under certain conditions they will become dominant, causing dental caries disease. 29 MS are of particular interest in the caries disease process because of their unique ability to produce both intra- and extracellular polysaccharides that help with acid production and survival during low-nutrition periods, as well as adherence to smooth surfaces The other bacteria species of interest in dental caries disease is lactobacilli (LB). LB constitute an acidogenic (acid-producing) and aciduric (thriving in acid) Table 2. Description of ICDAS scores Restoration and Sealant Codes Carious Lesion Codes 0 = Not sealed or restored 0 = Sound tooth surface, no or slight change after prolonged air drying 1 = Sealant, partial 1 = First visual change in enamel seen after prolonged air drying 2 = Sealant, full 2 = Distinct visual changes in enamel 3 = Tooth-colored restoration 3 = Localize enamel breakdown, no dentin involvement 4 = Amalgam restoration 4 = Underlying dark shadow from dentin (not cavitated into dentin) 5 = Stainless steel crown 5 = Distinct cavity with visible dentin 6 = Porcelain, gold, PFM crown or veneer 6 = Extensive distinct cavity with visible dentin 7 = Lost or broken restoration 8 = Temporary restoration 5

6 group of microorganisms associated with dental caries. LB prefer to live in low-ph niches that are difficult to clean and near plaque biofilm accumulation. 33 They are often found in the deep parts of the carious lesion and are now considered more involved in the progression of the already-established lesion. 34,35 LB are more resistant to bacteria-reducing substances than are MS. LB are somewhat fluorideresistant, with fluoride not showing the same effect on its metabolism. 33 It should not be surprising that there is a significant correlation between carious lesions and the LB count in both adults and children. 36 Bacterial Testing Medium to high levels of MS and LB are considered caries risk factors (Table 1). Studies have found a correlation between MS levels in plaque biofilm and MS levels in saliva. 36,37 It has been shown that if saliva contains high bacterial counts, so does the plaque biofilm. High bacterial counts in saliva correlate to >10 3 colony-forming units (CFUs) of MS in plaque biofilm. 38 Chairside tests to help clinicians quantify MS and LB in saliva have been available for several decades, with current CAMBRA principles recommending culturebased methods of quantification. 12 Culture-based methods require the agar medium to be thoroughly coated with the patient s saliva and then incubated for hours. Test results are then evaluated against manufacturer directions. Findings higher than 10 5 CFU of MS and/or LB indicate a high risk for future caries disease. 39,40 Several culture-based methods are commercially available. The CRT bacteria caries risk test is sensitive enough to provide information about a level of low, medi um or high cariogenic bacterial challenge. 12 This test contains an agar carrier, with one side of the carrier containing blue Mitis Salivarius (MS) Agar with bacitracin, used to detect MS, while the other side contains MRS agar, used to evaluate LB. On completion of the process, the vial used is removed and opened, and the agar carrier is then evaluated using a chart. MS appear as small blue colonies with a diameter of <1mm on the blue agar, while LB appear as white colonies on the transparent green agar. Findings higher than 10 5 CFU of MS and/or LB indicate a high risk for future caries disease. 39,40 A modification of the procedure also allows for a determination of MS in the plaque biofilm and the LB count in plaque biofilm using a similar method. While culture-based laboratory bacterial testing is often considered the gold standard, chairside saliva tests have been developed and are now available. There is now a monoclonal antibody test (similar to a pregnancy test) that uses a specific immunochromatography process that selectively detects the S. mutans species. The patient s saliva is placed into the test strip and within 15 minutes, the results will indicate the presence or absence of high counts of S. mutans (500,000 CFU/ml of saliva). 41 Another chairside test available to clinicians is a simple one-minute test that uses adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence to identify oral bacterial load. Special swabs are used to swab the patient s mouth from canine to canine on the mandibular lingual region and then combined with special bioluminescence reagents. The swab is then placed in a handheld meter that measures the ATP reaction. High ATP values (>1,500-9,999) correlate to total bacteria and oral streptococci present and high caries risk. 42 The newest plaque hypothesis purports that MS and LB can be present in the oral environment in numbers not high enough to cause disease. Disease will result only when there is a shift in the homeostatic balance of the resident microflora due to a change in local environmental conditions (such as ph) that favor the growth of pathogens. 9 Further, in the presence of low ph, the non-ms bacteria and the normally non-pathogenic bacteria can adapt to produce acid that then causes a shift to a more overall acidogenic plaque biofilm. 10 While there is no exact ph at which demineralization begins, the general range of 5.5 to 5.0 is considered critical for enamel mineral to dissolve, while for dentin and cementum a ph range of 6.7 to 6.2 is necessary. As demineralization progresses, so does the carious lesion. Both quantity and quality of saliva, therefore, are critical to the development and progression of dental caries disease. Saliva While bacteria play an important role in dental caries disease, the oral environment is regulated via the influence of the salivary glands. Except for during meal times and the occasional drink, saliva is the only fluid in the mouth. Consequently, the characteristics of saliva have a direct impact on the oral environment and on the growth and survival of cariogenic bacteria. Saliva contains electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate and phosphate, as well as immunoglobulins, proteins, enzymes, mucins, urea and ammonia. 43 These components help modulate the bacterial attachment in plaque biofilm, the ph and buffering capacity of saliva, antibacterial properties, and tooth surface remineralization and demineralization. These components give saliva its overall quality and protective character and demonstrate its role as the most valuable oral fluid. 6 Salivary gland hypofunction, or hyposalivation, is the condition of having reduced saliva production, and it differs from xerostomia, which has been referred to as oral dryness, including the patient s perception of oral dryness. 44 With hyposalivation, there is less saliva in contact with the tooth surface, reducing the number of calcium and phosphate ions that together with fluoride enhance remineralization. Without adequate saliva, there is longer oral clearance of sugary or acidic foods and less urea is available to help raise plaque biofilm ph. 45 Besides increased caries risk, salivary hypofunction leads to a plethora of other problems affecting the patient s quality of life, including dental erosion, ulceration of mucosal tissues, dysphagia (difficulty 6

7 swallowing), dysgeusia (taste impairment), oral malodor, impaired use of removable prosthesis and candidiasis. 46 The best way to determine if hyposalivation is present is to measure salivary flow. Salivary flow rate is determined by measuring either resting saliva (RS) or stimulated saliva (SS) produced in a given period of time. The patient is advised to not eat or drink at least one hour prior to the test. RS is unstimulated saliva and is measured by having the patient seated comfortably in a quiet, private setting with his or her eyes open and head tilted slightly forward. Instruct the patient to let the saliva drool into a collection receptacle for four minutes. SS is a more practical way to measure salivary flow. An unflavored wax pellet is provided to the patient to chew for five minutes. All saliva produced during this time is collected and measured, which means the patient is chewing and spitting during the test time. Dividing the amount of saliva produced by the total time provides the flow rate. An RS salivary flow rate of less than 0.1 ml/min and a SS salivary flow rate of less than 0.7 ml/min are indicative of hyposalivation. Determining saliva s overall quality, including flow rate, viscosity, RS and SS ph, and buffer capacity will also assist clinicians in decision making regarding preventive or therapeutic interventions as well as patient education related to saliva imbalance. There are easy-to-use chairside tests available to evaluate saliva quality. These tests measure resting flow rate and resting salivary ph, salivary consistency (viscosity), stimulated salivary flow rate and ph, and buffer capacity. Checking for saliva buffering capacity is critical to understand the ability of the saliva to minimize acid challenges. A high salivary buffering capacity may result in an elevated surface ph of the enamel crystal, resulting in favorable conditions for mineral uptake and remineralization. 47 Diet Diet affects the ph, quantity and quality (composition) of saliva. Sugar (sucrose) and other fermentable carbohydrates, after being broken down by salivary enzymes, provide a substrate for oral bacteria to thrive and, in turn, lower salivary and plaque biofilm ph. 48 It has long been understood that the development of a carious lesion is dependent upon this decrease in plaque ph, which occurs as a result of the metabolism of dietary carbohydrates by oral bacteria. 49 Fermentable carbohydrates are those that begin digestion in the oral cavity through breakdown by salivary enzymes and then may be fermented by oral microflora. Simple sugars such as sucrose, fructose and glucose are more cariogenic than are more complex carbohydrates. 6 The physical properties of food and the frequency of eating influence the cariogenicity of the patient s diet. The texture, consistency and temperature of food can affect mastication and oral clearance from the mouth. Oral sugar clearance is the reduction in the concentration of sugar in saliva over time and has been shown to be a strong predictor of the prevalence of dental caries disease. 50 Likewise, the frequency of consumption, especially regular snacking or sipping of foods and beverages, can promote dental caries. It is important for the clinician to realize that what patients eat is influenced by many factors, including socioeconomic status, culture, ethnicity, food cost, food availability, advertising and marketing. 51 Having knowledge about patients dietary behaviors, especially those associated with caries risk, is important when developing interventions. At a minimum, clinicians should assess for diet-related risk factors such as the amount and frequency of sugar and fermentable carbohydrate intake, including acidic beverages or candies, and make recommendations for sugar substitutes and health-promoting snacks and meals. 52,53 Not only should the moderation of sugar be included in counseling patients and caregivers, but moderate salt and fat intake to achieve adequate growth and development should be advocated, and clinicians can suggest that patients follow the dietary guidelines outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture via the easyto-navigate and free MyPyramid website. Recommendations for healthy snacks related to oral health will also aid patients in reducing their risk for dental caries disease. Protective Factors Caries protective factors are biologic or therapeutic measures that can be used to prevent or arrest the pathologic challenges posed by the caries risk factors. The higher the severity of the risk factors, the greater the intensity of protective factors must be in order to reverse the caries process. 15 These protective factors include a variety of products and interventions that will enhance remineralization and keep the balance between pathology and protection of the patient s oral health. Protective factors also include living in a community with fluoridated water; regularly using fluoridated toothpastes, low-fluoride oral rinses and xylitol; and receiving topical applications of fluoride, chlorhexidine and calcium phosphate agents (Table 1). The Caries Imbalance model uses the acronym SAFE to describe the following four protective factors: Saliva and sealants Antimicrobials or antibacterials (including xylitol) Fluoride and other products that enhance remineralization Effective lifestyle habits Best practices dictate that once the clinician has identified the patient s caries risk (low, moderate, high or extreme), a therapeutic and/or preventive plan should be implemented. Clinical intervention protocols have been developed based on research, and individualized treatment options should be presented to the patient. Evidencebased clinical guidelines were developed in 2007, and with the pediatric protocols recently updated in 2010, to help clinicians plan and implement effective caries management for any patient 54,55 (Table 3). 7

8 Several of these protective agents are used off-label, meaning their use in caries management is not cleared for marketing by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While dental professionals are not regulated by the FDA, manufacturers are, and dissemination of off-label information about an FDA-regulated product is limited. If an individual dental professional decides to use a product off-label, he or she must first ascertain that the product is effective and safe for the intended use. Saliva and Sealants The protection that saliva provides to the oral cavity is often overshadowed by the emphasis on oral disease. An evaluation of the quantity and quality of saliva should be conducted on all patients at the initial exam and then periodically assessed for changes. At a minimum, during the clinical examination, the viscosity and flow should be evaluated. Saliva is 99% water and should look like water, not thick and stringy or frothy and bubbly. 43 A quick and simple test to confirm function and duct patency is to milk one of the major glands, such as the parotid or submandibular gland. Massage or squeeze the duct until saliva is expressed. If it takes longer than one minute to express saliva from the duct or the clinician is Table 3. Clinical guidelines RISK CATEGORY LOW 6+: Every 6-12 RECARE EXAM RADIOGRAPHS SALIVA TESTING FLUORIDE <6: Annual 6+: BWX every <6: BWX every unable to express any saliva, this could indicate salivary hypofunction. At this time there is an opportunity to test the ph of the expressed saliva by using a simple piece of litmus paper. Healthy saliva ph should measure no lower than According to the CAMBRA clinical guidelines, saliva testing, including bacterial testing, is suggested at baseline for all new patients and if high levels of bacteria are suspected for patients who are at moderate risk for dental caries disease. High- and extreme-risk patients should have saliva testing conducted at every recare examination, provided they still have some functioning of the salivary glands. 54 Compared to the total levels of calcium and phosphate in enamel, healthy saliva is supersaturated with these minerals. As the ph drops from bacterial acid challenges, the level of supersaturation of the calcium and phosphate also drops and the risk of demineralization increases. At the same time, the remineralization process redeposits calcium and phosphate ions back into the damaged tooth mineral to form new dental mineral that is stronger and more resistant to future acid challenges than the original tooth surface. 57 Sealants are universally recognized as an evidence-based method to boost the tooth s resistance to carious lesions in pits and fissures of teeth. As long as the pits and fissures 6+ & <6: Optional at baseline exam 6+ Home: OTC toothpaste 2x daily 6+ In-office: F varnish optional <6 Home: OTC toothpaste; no in-office fluoride MODERATE 6+: Every 4-6 <6: Every : BWX every <6: BWX every & <6: Recommended at baseline and recare exams 6+ Home: OTC toothpaste 2x day + OTC 0.05% NaF rinse daily 6+ In-office: Initially 1-3 applications F varnish & at recare appt. <6 Home: OTC toothpaste 2x day HIGH 1 or more cavitated lesions is considered high risk EXTREME (High risk plus dry mouth or special needs) 1 or more cavitated lesions plus hyposalivation is considered extreme risk 6+: Every 3-4 <6: Every : Every 3 <6: Every : BWX every 6-18 <6: Anterior PAX & BWX every : BWX every 6 <6: Anterior PAX & BWX every & <6: Required at baseline and recare exams 6+ & <6: Required at baseline and recare exams <6 In-office: F varnish initial visit & recare Caregiver: OTC NaF rinse 6+ Home: 1.1% NaF toothpaste 2x day 6+ In office: Initially 1-3 applications F varnish & at recare appt. <6 Home: OTC toothpaste 2x day <6 In-office: F varnish initial visit & recare Caregiver: OTC NaF rinse 6+ Home: 1.1% NaF toothpaste 1-2x day & 0.05% NaF rinse when mouth feels dry & especially after eating or snacking 6+ In office: Initially 1-3 applications F varnish & at recare appt. <6 Home: OTC toothpaste 2x day <6 In office: F varnish initial visit & recare Caregiver: OTC NaF rinse Adapted from: Jenson L, Budenz AW, Featherstone JDB, Ramos-Gomez FJ, Spolsky VW, Young DA. Clinical protocols for caries management by risk assessment. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2007;35(10):

9 remain filled with sealant material, carious lesions will not occur, so it is critical that clinicians include sealant retention evaluation at the patient s periodic examination. 58 Both unfilled and filled resin materials are available, and there are many sealant choices available in the marketplace. Fluoridereleasing sealants are gaining in popularity, with the premise that the low level of fluoride released from the sealant will assist with remineralization in the oral cavity and help prevent carious lesion formation at sealant margins. 59 Glass ionomer cements may also be used as a sealant, and it has been suggested that due to their fluoride-releasing and hydrophilic nature, they are especially suitable for partially erupted teeth when a dry working field cannot be obtained. 60 Because of their poor retention rate compared with that of resin-based sealants, glass ionomer sealants need to be closely monitored and their use be limited to a transitional sealant on tooth surfaces that cannot be adequately isolated to place a resin-based sealant. 59,60 CAMBRA clinical guidelines recommend that the placement of sealants be based on the risk of the patient, and resin-based sealants and glass ionomers are optional for patients at lower risk for caries. For moderate-, high- and extreme-risk caries patients, pit and fissure sealants are recommended, with the new pediatric guidelines published in 2010 emphasizing the use of fluoridereleasing sealants for deep pits and fissures. 54,55 Antimicrobials Antimicrobial agents destroy or suppress the growth or multiplication of microorganisms, including bacteria. CAMBRA clinical guidelines recommend the use of antimicrobials for patients over six years of age who are classified as being at high or extreme risk for caries, and for caregivers of noncompliant moderate through extreme risk children under the age of six. 54,55 Antimicrobials require repeated applications at various intervals, depending on the agent. Chlorhexidine gluconate rinse has been widely studied, and in addition to being FDA-approved to treat gingivitis, when used off-label as a 30-second rinse every day of the first week of every month, it is effective in reducing the levels of MS bacteria but is not as effective against LB. 61 In the United States, chlorhexidine gluconate rinse is available as a 0.12% rinse with or without alcohol. The use of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate rinse in caries management is not without controversy, and the long-term effects of bacteria suppression have been questioned. 62 Long-term use of chlorhexidine rinse can lead to discoloration of teeth, the XYLITOL ANTIMICROBIALS, i.e., Chlorhexidine CALCIUM PHOSPHATE SEALANTS (Resin-based & Glass Ionomers) 6+ & <6: Optional 6+: If required 6+: 6-10 grams/day <6: Xylitol wipes & substitute for sweet treats or when unable to brush Caregiver: 2 sticks of gum or 2 mints 4x day (in total 6-10 grams of xylitol per day) 6+: 6-10 grams/day <6: Xylitol wipes & substitute for sweet treats or when unable to brush Caregiver: 2 sticks of gum or 2 mints 4x day 6+: 6-10 grams/day <6: Xylitol wipes & substitute for sweet treats or when unable to brush Caregiver: 2 sticks of gum or 2 mints 4x day <6: No 6+: If required <6: Recommend for caregiver 6+: 0.12% CHX gluconate 10 ml rinse for 1 minute/day for one week each month Antimicrobial therapy should be done in conjunction with restorative treatment as needed <6: Recommend for caregiver 6+: 0.12% CHX gluconate 10 ml rinse for 1 minute/day for one week each month Antimicrobial therapy should be done in conjunction with restorative treatment <6: Recommend for caregiver 6+ & <6: If required Optional for root sensitivity (adults) 6+: If required Optional for root sensitivity (adults) <6: Brush with smear (0-2 yrs) or pea size (3-6 yrs) 1x day, leave on at bedtime 6+: If required <6: Brush with smear (0-2yrs) or pea size (3-6 yrs) 1x day, leave on at bedtime 6+: Apply paste several times daily <6: Brush with smear (0-2yrs) or pea size (3-6 yrs) 1x day, leave on at bedtime 6+: Optional on sound tooth surfaces <6: Optional on sound tooth surfaces 6+: Optional on sound tooth surfaces <6: Fluoridereleasing sealants or glass ionomers on deep pits and fissures 6+: Recommended <6: Fluoridereleasing sealants or glass ionomers on deep pits and fissures 6+: Recommended <6: Fluoridereleasing sealants or glass ionomers on deep pits and fissures ph Neutralizing 6+: If required <6: No 6+: If required <6: No 6+: If required <6: No 6+: Acid neutralizing rinses/gum/mints if mouth feels dry, after breakfast, snacking, & at bedtime <6: No Ramos-Gomez F, Crystal YO, Ng MW, Crall JJ, Featherstone JDB. Pediatric dental care: prevention and mangaement protocols based on caries risk assessment. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2010;38(10):

10 mucous membrane, the tongue and composite restorations; it can also lead to taste disturbances. These undesirable side effects can be avoided by using a chlorhexidine-containing varnish. Chlorhexidine varnish, approved for desensitization in the United States, has also been shown to be effective against cariogenic bacteria, especially the highly susceptible S. mutans. It has been concluded that the most persistent reductions of MS have been achieved by chlorhexidine varnishes. Chlorhexidine gels are the next most efficacious, followed by oral rinses for patients at moderate to extreme risk. 63 It has been shown that a 1% chlorhexidine diacetate and 1% thymol varnish (Cervitec Plus, Ivoclar Vivadent), when applied and dried, contains approximately 10% chlorhexidine and 10% thymol and has been found in a systematic review to have a higher efficacy than other chlorhexidine varnishes. 63 The side effects seen with chlorhexidine rinses are not seen with chlorhexidine varnishes, and the application of the varnish is easy and moisture-tolerant. It has also been shown to reduce the incidence of root carious lesions in a geriatric population. 64,65 The application of chlorhexidine varnish every three to four may be a more viable option than the use of chlorhexidine rinses, especially for caregivers of children. Xylitol CAMBRA clinical guidelines recommend the use of xylitol to control the cariogenic bacteria S. mutans for patients over six years of age who are classified as being at moderate to extreme risk for caries. 54 For children under six, xylitol wipes and xylitol products to replace sugary treats are recommended for children and all others who are classified as being at moderate to extreme risk, including caregivers. 55 Xylitol has been well-studied, and it is generally accepted that this naturally occurring sugar alcohol reduces the amount of MS and the quantity of plaque biofilm when habitually consumed. 66,67 Studies have also demonstrated that habitual consumption of xylitol by caregivers of young children has halted or slowed the transmission and colonization of MS. 68 Xylitol is dose-dependent, and the minimum amount needed to provide a beneficial effect on the plaque biofilm has been shown to be 5-6 grams/day, divided into three to four doses, for no shorter than 5-10 minutes per exposure. 67 Currently, it is suggested that no more than 6 to 10 grams/day be ingested as the effects of xylitol plateau between 6.44 g and g xylitol/day. 69 The 2007 clinical guidelines for patients over 6 years of age recommend no more than 6-10 grams/day of xylitol. 54 Clinicians need to know the amount of xylitol present in the products being recommended, as it varies considerably. Simply telling a patient or caregiver to use xylitol gum or mints three to four times a day may not deliver the minimum amount shown to be effective. Fluoride The use of fluoride has been the cornerstone of prevention, and fluoridated toothpaste remains the most common and cost-effective form of dental caries control. A Cochrane Review on fluoride confirmed the benefits of daily toothbrushing with fluoridated toothpaste as a means to decrease dental caries, and for preventing caries in children and adolescents, toothpastes of at least 1,000 ppm fluoride should be used. 70 For very young children, when brushing with concentrations greater than 1,000 ppm fluoride, a risk-benefit decision needs to be discussed with caregivers regarding the development of mild fluorosis. While research emphasizes the positive use of fluoridated toothpaste, other topical fluoride modalities such as mouth rinses, gels and varnishes have also been studied and their effectiveness has been confirmed. 71 The American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs developed evidence-based clinical guidelines for professional topical application of fluorides that have endorsed the use of in-office fluoride gels and fluoride varnishes. 72 As with chlorhexidine varnish, the use of fluoride varnish for caries management is considered off-label, as it is cleared for marketing by the FDA for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity associated with the exposure of root surfaces. The use of 5,000 ppm prescription fluoride toothpaste and home-use fluoride rinses has also been recommended. Fluoride varnish is a concentrated topical fluoride designed to stay in close contact with the tooth surface for hours, enhancing fluoride uptake during the early stages of demineralization. Because of the large amount of fluoride that can be deposited in the demineralized enamel, varnishes are effective when used on early white spot lesions. The caries preventive efficacy of fluoride varnish is well-studied, and has been found in a systematic review to be more effective than traditional topical fluoride gels. 70 Its ease of use and relative safety make it suitable for prevention in community-based dental programs. Most fluoride varnishes in the United States are 5% sodium fluoride (22,600 ppm fluoride ions), and several products offer single-unit-dose application, keeping the delivery cost-effective. Recently, manufacturers have added amorphous calcium phosphate or tricalcium phosphate to enhance remineralization and fluoride uptake (Enamel Pro varnish, Premier Dental; Vanish with TCP, 3M ESPE). Another effective fluoride varnish contains 0.9% difluorosilane in a polyurethane base with ethyl acetate and isoamylpropionate solvents (Fluor Protector, Ivoclar Vivadent) and is equivalent to 0.1%, or 1,000 ppm in solution. As the solvents evaporate, the concentration of the fluoride at the tooth surface will rise, resulting in effective fluoride binding and uptake. 73 In addition, the viscosity of this varnish allows it to flow easily on the tooth surface. The ADA s clinical guidelines suggest that applications of fluoride varnish two to four times per year are effective in reducing carious lesions in children and adolescents who are at high risk for caries, and the CAMBRA clinical guidelines recommend a frequency of application of fluoride varnish as indicated by the patient s caries risk 54,55,72 (Table 3). 10

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